Enrollment
429
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Global Academy of Phoenix
Federal NCES profile for Global Academy of Phoenix, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040060003659
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Academy of Phoenix earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #93 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Academy of Phoenix has class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Academy of Phoenix ranks #93 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Arizona
NCES ID 040060003659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Academy of Phoenix compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Academy of Phoenix
Global Academy of Phoenix is a mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Arizona schools and 68% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.7% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 308 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 858 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 36.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Global Academy of Phoenix is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students) and Barcelona Elementary School (847 students) alongside Global Academy of Phoenix.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Global Academy of Phoenix compares
Global Academy of Phoenix on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 68% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.1%
White 6.8%
Asian 4.4%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Global Academy of Phoenix is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alhambra Elementary District (4280), which includes Global Academy of Phoenix.
$11,648
Per student
-11%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 42.7%
Federal 36.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Global Academy of Phoenix Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Elementary School-West Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barcelona Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Catalina Ventura School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Traditional School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sevilla Elementary School-East Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Academy of Phoenix's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Global Academy of Phoenix
How many students attend Global Academy of Phoenix?
Global Academy of Phoenix has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Academy of Phoenix?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Academy of Phoenix is 28.6:1, which is 68% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Academy of Phoenix?
46.7% of students at Global Academy of Phoenix are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Academy of Phoenix?
The largest demographic group at Global Academy of Phoenix is Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Academy of Phoenix?
Global Academy of Phoenix has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Global Academy of Phoenix rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Academy of Phoenix ranks #93 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Global Academy of Phoenix a good school?
Global Academy of Phoenix earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Besides Global Academy of Phoenix, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) also operates Granada Elementary School-West Campus (905 students), Barcelona Elementary School (847 students), and Catalina Ventura School (842 students). See the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) district page for the complete list.
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